Introducing Back’s Blend: A Fairview Exclusive

JUNE 26, 2018

Recently, Fairview released something extra special that Charles and the winemaking team have been working on. Since starting the Fairview Wine Club last year, Charles’s intent has been to craft a special and exclusive bottling to be able to offer our wine club members extra value. They are proud to announce this bottle is here!

Introducing Back’s Blend 2014!

Charles explains: “This red wine is a reflection of my winemaking philosophy. As you might know, I started wine-making in 1978, and have been fortunate enough to be able to travel through the Cape Winelands discovering new sites and unique blocks of vineyard. I have also been instrumental in bringing Mediterranean varieties to our shores, all of which has led to the creation of exciting and interesting wines. In the past much of this work has never reached the market.

I have now decided to bottle a range of these unique wines to share with you. Bear in mind, however, that due to their exploratory nature, these wines can change from vintage to vintage and this may be the last bottle of its kind. The first of my Back’s Blend private range is a blend of Shiraz, Merlot and Tannat.

I’ve crafted this wine to thank my loyal club members and Fairview fans. Due to its limited quantities, Back’s Blend will be released to the Wine Club first, with a permanent allocation on reserve. Should there be any left, we will then open Back’s Blend up to our greater Fairview family.”

Charles Back | Back’s Blend 2014

Back’s Blend is crafted from Tannat, Merlot and Shiraz. It has a deep red colour with ripe plums, hints of black pepper and lavender on the nose. The palate shows fresh raspberries with well integrated tannins and a savoury finish.

For the perfect getaway among beautiful lush vineyards and rich history, travel down to the Bovlei Valley where you can find the precious hidden gem that is the Andreas Wine Estate. This 18th Century building dates back to the first Huguenot settlement in the valley, and its vineyards produce the dark and flavoursome...